Pointer and Fact

noun

• A mark to indicate a direction or relation.
  • synonyms: arrow
• An indicator as on a dial.
• Computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions.
  • synonyms: cursor
• A strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game.
  • synonyms: Spanish pointer

• (n.) The two stars (Merak and Dubhe) in the Great Bear, the line between which points nearly in the direction of the north star.
• (n.) One who or that which, points.
• (n.) The hand of a timepiece.
• (n.) Diagonal braces sometimes fixed across the hold.
• (n.) One of a breed of dogs trained to stop at scent of game, and with the nose point it out to sportsmen.

noun

• A piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred.
  • usage: "first you must collect all the facts of the case"
• A statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened.
  • usage: "he supported his argument with an impressive array of facts"
• An event known to have happened or something known to have existed.
  • usage: "your fears have no basis in fact"; "how much of the story is fact and how much fiction is hard to tell"
• A concept whose truth can be proved.
  • usage: "scientific hypotheses are not facts"

• (n.) An effect produced or achieved; anything done or that comes to pass; an act; an event; a circumstance.
• (n.) A doing, making or preparing.
• (n.) The assertion or statement of a thing done or existing; sometimes, even when false, improperly put, by a transfer of meaning, for the thing done or supposed to be done; a thing supposed or asserted to be done; as, history abounds with false facts.
• (n.) Reality; actuality; truth; as, he, in fact, excelled all the rest; the fact is, he was beaten.